Breakfast With Santa (19th Dec)
2021-12-19 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Gorebridge Beacon
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a visit to Santa. We tried to do this last year, but we all know what happened. So, this year, 2021, we are meeting the Big S, for brekkie. Unless anyone tells use we can’t. And, if they do, we will offer a full refund.
Please come and join us for Breakfast with Santa on either Sunday 5th or 19th December. Adults are £8, children (under 12) £5 and under 3’s come free.
Breakfast includes:
Pancakes with topping pots of banana, blueberries and chocolate sauce and a carton of apple or orange juice & a wee pressie from Santa.
For the grown-ups:
Option of snowman pancakes or hot filled breakfast roll and tea or coffee, sorry, no pressie from Santa! Sad we know, but hey?!
Under 3s:
Yogurt and fruit pot and a carton of apple or orange juice
Child ticket includes a pressie from Santa.

Buzzy Bees
2022-01-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-01-13 12:00 - 14:00
Our Baby Bees classes give your little one a full sensory experience. All our classes focus around the singing voice, a lot of which is unaccompanied. Unaccompanied singing gives the child a focus with little other distraction, starting their journey listening to pitch.
We also play a range of percussion instruments to our babies in these classes – some are played by the teachers, giving them a sensory experience through sound and sight. Others are played together with carer and baby participation, working on fine motor skills with the baby eventually joining in and holding the instruments themselves.
Find out more on BuzzyBees website

Karate (Juniors)
2022-01-10 18:30 - 19:30
Class for P1 – P7
Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club is a member of the Scottish Karate Federation (SKF) which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). All classes are run by qualified instructors whose main aim is to teach Karate, one of the most popular martial arts, with emphasis on fitness and discipline while promoting self confidence in a safe and enjoyable environment.
For more information please contact Paul at Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heriotwadokaikarate or call 07989 427390

Karate (Seniors)
2022-01-10 19:30 - 21:00
Senior Class: please contact the organiser, details below.
Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club is a member of the Scottish Karate Federation (SKF) which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). All classes are run by qualified instructors whose main aim is to teach Karate, one of the most popular martial arts, with emphasis on fitness and discipline while promoting self confidence in a safe and enjoyable environment.
For more information please contact Paul at Heriot Wado-Kai Karate Club https://www.facebook.com/heriotwadokaikarate or call 07989 427390

Mighty Mama
2022-01-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-14 10:00 - 11:00
Mighty Mama classes anyone?

MiGHTY MAMA aims is to build an army of strong confident women who are left feeling energised after our workout sessions leaving you ready to take on the biggest challenge of all – motherhood.

We would love to welcome you to our growing community of supportive like minded Mamas who are achieving their fitness potential one MiGHTY workout out at a time.

MiGHTY MAMA is YOU but BETTER!

Call Dana on 07815 961054

Let’s feel MiGHTY together Mamas.

GrowGetters 5th February
2022-02-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The event is free. So if you know any children who love to get their hands dirty, want to learn and explore nature, the outdoors, plants this is for them.

Please come along, you can book below.

*parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren).

Your Views Matter – Gorebridge and District Community Action Plan
2022-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Gorebridge and Moorfoot communities are working together on a Community Action Plan 2022-2027.
What is a Community Action Plan you might ask?
This is a way of giving local people an opportunity to have a say on how our communities will develop in the future. We want to know what you would like to see included, how you feel about living here, the good, the bad what is missing and what can be improved.
How Can you help?
There will be a virtual engagement room which you can access by clicking on this link – through www.crtconnect.org.uk Look for the live link on the front page ‘Connect with the Gorebridge Consultation’ and it will take you into the virtual engagement room where there are a few videos from local people that you can watch before answering the questions. Please also share this email and the link to the survey and encourage friends, family, neighbours and anyone else you know living in Gorebridge or Moorfoot Districts who may want to give their views.
Face to Face event
For those people who would rather come and visit the “real” room, a two day event will be held at the Beacon from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February 2022, where you will have the opportunity to discuss and ask any questions with the organisers . More details will follow, but you can be sure that it will be a happy and memorable event and whisper it, fun!
What difference will it make?
This Community Action Plan will be an important document to take forward and will be used by Midlothian Council Planning and other Departments as a testament to what our community wants to achieve and look like five years from now. It will also help Local organisations applying for grant funding for their projects as they can mention this document in their applications and demonstrate how their project will help the community achieve what they said they wanted. It is a Place Standard approach to community involvement and sets out what is important to those living here.
Please get involved and complete the survey this is your community and your views matter.
Gorebridge & District Community Council
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Gorebridge Community Cares
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Gorebridge Community Development Trust
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Moorfoot & District Community Council
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GrowGetters - 14th May 2022
2022-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The event is free. So if you know any children who love to get their hands dirty, want to learn and explore nature, the outdoors, plants this is for them. Please come along, you can book below. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.
Sorry this event has been cancelled.

GrowGetters June 4th
2022-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The event is free. So if you know any children who love to get their hands dirty, want to learn and explore nature, the outdoors, plants this is for them.
This session we will be doing tomato and nasturtium hanging baskets, planting sunflowers and courgettes, looking after the tattie plants, lots of watering and as always an art activity and messy play area.
Please come along, you can book below. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.

GrowGetters 6th August
2022-08-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
GrowGetters is a children’s gardening club for those age 7 and under*. The event is free. So if you know any children who love to get their hands dirty, want to learn and explore nature, the outdoors, plants this is for them.
For the next session we’ll be looking after the willow tunnel and more.
Please come along, you can book below. *parents/carers to attend/stay with child(ren). This experience/event is funding through Midlothian Council Small Grants.

Please book a space for children only.

Telling Tales - an afternoon of Gorebridge Stories, Sharing and Soup
2022-11-05 13:30 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
We hope you can join us at the Gorebridge Beacon on Saturday the 5th of November (1.30 – 5PM) as we delve into the heritage of Gorebridge with an afternoon of soup, stories and song. We will also lay out for you the Gorebridge Archives.
As part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival* we will be joined by a Storyteller who will be telling the tales of Camp Meg, Annie Swan, the riot at Gorebridge Police Station, the fatal explosion at Gorebridge Gunpowder Works and the life of the Pit Pony.
You can take part in the Daunder Walk where you will learn about Nancy Teuch (yes, that path), the Emily Pit and Baths, the North and South Bings and Laundry Cottages – where you will learn about the most recent find in Gorebridge.
At the heart of the day is the sharing of stories, welcoming people, and kindness. You will have lots of time to talk together at our Fable Table where you can reminisce with others throughout the afternoon.
So, what’s your story? What do you want to share? What are you bringing to the table?
Let’s come together and share, we will provide the soup and bread to share.
Timings of the day’s events will be posted here soon. Or follow us on Facebook.
Part of:
The Stone Soup Collective – Scottish International Storytelling Festival (sisf.org.uk)

Mothers Day Afternoon Teas
2023-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join us for a traditional afternoon tea with a selection of cakes, scones and savouries freshly prepared and baked in the Community Cafe 1-2.30pm.
The Menu
Sandwiches/Savoury:
Three Cheese and Chive Mousse
Cucumber and Mint
Fragrant Egg Mayonnaise
Ham and Chutney
Prawn Cocktail
Sweet:
Butter Cream Cupcakes
Scones and Berry Compote
Mango Cream
Berry Cheesecake
Served with tea and freshly brewed coffee
Children’s menu includes cheese and ham sandwiches, sausage roll, Nutella pancakes, pizza slice, cupcake, veggie sticks. Includes apple/orange juice.
Vegetarian and Vegan adaptations available.
Regrettably, due to the nature of the event we cannot offer gluten free.

Gardening Sessions
2023-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Calling all budding gardeners.
Gorebridge Community Gardeners meet on a Tuesday evening and Sunday afternoon (times may change and weather permitting) at the Beacon Community Garden. You could be a green-thumbed professional or a gardening newbie, all are welcome to join.
Get involved. We would love you to join us whether you are an individual or a group of people, to help maintain the garden, grow, plant, get creative. Have fun, get outdoors, meet new people. Want to join us? Contact us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Gardening Sessions
2023-04-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Calling all budding gardeners.
Gorebridge Community Gardeners meet on a Tuesday evening and Sunday afternoon at the Beacon Community Garden, and surrounding area. You could be a green-thumbed professional or a gardening newbie, all are welcome to join.
Get involved. We would love you to join us whether you are an individual or a group of people, to help maintain the garden, grow, plant, get creative. Have fun, get outdoors, meet new people. Want to join us? Contact us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Serenity Yoga
2024-01-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-24 09:30 - 11:00
Please contact Michelle on 07973 638126 or michele@sereneyoga.co.uk for further details on any of my classes.
Classes are pre-booked, please call above number.

Community Gardening Drop-In Session
2024-04-07 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-07-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Join our weekly community gardening sessions. Cultivate friendships, learn new skills and be part of our sustainable community! All levels of experience welcome and no seed to sign up, just pop in and get gardening!
Drop-ins every Tuesday 6 – 8:30pm
Hot drinks available.
*Important – drop-in sessions may be cancelled if the weather is rotten. Please contact the Beacon if you would like to confirm if a session is taking place or not. Times change during Winter months.

BINGO 4th May
2024-05-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get ready to yell “BINGO!”
Join us for a night of excitement, laughter, and maybe a little friendly competition at the Gorebridge Beacon on May 4th! We’re rolling out the red carpet for our fabulous BINGO Night extravaganza, and you’re invited to join in on the fun!
🎱 Date: May 4th
🎱 Time: 6:30 PM onwards, eyes down 7:00PM. End 10:30PM
🎱 Location: Gorebridge Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
With tickets priced at just £12, you’ll get access to an evening packed with thrilling games, awesome prizes, and fantastic company. And the best part? It’s BYOB! So, grab your favorite drinks, whether it’s a bottle of bubbly or a six-pack of your preferred brew, and get ready to toast to good times and even better luck!
Grab your tickets now and mark your calendars for a night of BINGO madness at the Gorebridge Beacon.
See you there!

Quiz Night 1st June
2024-06-01 18:30 - 22:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Get ready to flex those brain muscles and laugh your way through a night of quiz-tastic chaos at The Beacon!
Think you’re a trivia titan? Well, prepare to have your knowledge shaken, stirred, and scrambled as our questions jump from “Who’s on the money?” to “Which cheese smells like feet?” Strap in for a rollercoaster ride of obscure facts, wild guesses, and questionable team names! Whether you’re a certified genius or just here for the nachos, there’s a spot for you at our quiz night!
And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll walk away with the ultimate prize: a night of laughter, camaraderie, and the perfect excuse to show off your best “I know this because I watched a documentary once” face!
So gather your crew, sharpen those pencils (or just charge your phone), and join us at The Beacon for a quiz night that’s guaranteed to leave your sides sore from laughing and your brains buzzing with useless knowledge! See you there, smarty pants!
£5 per person. £30 per team (no more than 6 to a team)

Swiftie Party
2024-06-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
We asked.
You answered.
Join us for all magical Taylor Swift-themed party
When? Friday 7th June 2.30 – 4.30PM
Where? Gorebridge Beacon
Who? Perfect 5 – 12 years (primary)
How much? £5 per child (but we’ve popped in a donate), parents/carers must remain (don’t worry, cafe will be open, and you can use the garden)
What if it sells out? We might (read might) run another, no date confirmed.
This event will be fun-filled and be packed with music, dancing and Swiftie themed activities.
Come and shake it off with us!

Skills Development Scotland
2024-06-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-17 09:00 - 16:00
Skills Development Scotland support help people find rewarding careers. They also provide careers information, advice and guidance, and work-based training programmes.
Skills Development Scotland – Career Delivery Service will be at the Gorebridge Beacon 9 – 5PM on the following dates:
20th June
4th July
18 July
1 August
15 August
29 August
Call 0131 663 7287 to make an appointment with a Career Adviser.

Family Play and Picnic
2024-07-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along and join us in the Beacon garden for family picnic and play.
Bring a blanket to sit on, we hope you don’t need a brolly!
12:30 – 2 in the Beacon Garden, the event is free but please book below.

Family Play and Picnic 19th July
2024-07-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Cinema Afternoon: The Good Dinosaur
2024-07-24 13:00 - 16:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come and join us for a cinema-ish experience at the Beacon.
An 11-year-old apatosaurus named Arlo is swept away by a raging river and finds himself hundreds of miles away from home. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo makes an unlikely human friend and learns the power of confronting his fears, discovering what he’s truly capable of doing.
Start time: 1.30
Refreshments: available from the cafe
Details
Director(s): Peter Sohn
Classification: PG
Runtime: 93
Production Year: 2015
Distributor: Disney
Cast: Sam Elliott, Frances McDormand, Anna Paquin, Marcus Scribner, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn

Family Play and Picnic 26th July
2024-07-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
